Saxony Trade & Invest
- Bertolt-Brecht-Allee 22, 01309 Dresden, Germany
- +49 351 21380
- info@wfs.saxony.de
- www.business-saxony.com
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SAXONY! – A Business Location at Its Best
There are many good reasons why the region in the heart of Europe is a top location for globally active companies as Volkswagen, BMW, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, DHL, ESMC, BOSCH, and Infineon. Defence companies have also recognized this and are investing in Saxony.
It’s all about the people who are Saxony’s greatest asset. Because – Saxons are exceptionally bright. More than 94 % of Saxony’s workforce possess at least a university entrance qualification / completed vocational training (OECD average = 82 %).
Saxony’s transportation infrastructure is also efficient and solution-oriented – with its dense network of federal expressways, rail lines, three inland ports on the Elbe River, and two international airports. At Leipzig/Halle Airport, the logistics giant DHL provides 24/7 service year round at its European air cargo hub.
Vibrant industrial branches, dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises, form the backbone of the business location Saxony. Whether it’s “Autoland Saxony” or “Silicon Saxony,” clever ideas and intelligent solutions have given rise to strong and highly efficient industries that also contribute their specific expertise to the defense supply chain. As a leading automotive manufacturing hub, Saxony possesses expertise in assemblies for combat, infantry, and wheeled armored vehicles; armor for passenger cars, trucks, and heavy-duty transporters; lightweight construction; and alternative drive systems. As a long-established mechanical engineering hub, Saxony possesses expertise in automation solutions for assembly and testing, robotics, welding and laser technologies, casting and surface technologies, additive manufacturing, and materials testing. “Silicon Saxony” is Europe’s largest microelectronics hub. One in three chips produced in Europe is “Made in Saxony.” In addition to global players, startups also provide specialized expertise in hardware and software. Saxony offers solutions for automated driving, communication (5G/6G or satellite), and the digitization of military operations, as well as the automation of functional software testing. Companies in Saxony’s aerospace industry also possess expertise in military logistics, the conversion of aircraft into multi-role transport aircraft, oxygen and water systems for aircraft, drones, drone propulsion systems and components, satellite propulsion systems, and testing and engineering services with extensive test infrastructure and flight corridors for drones.
Saxony – this doesn’t just stand for business, dynamic growth, and industry. With a superb blend of a remarkable historical heritage, a wide range of cultural attractions, and great natural beauty – Germany’s number one travel destination for culture enthralls residents and tourists alike.
There are many good reasons why the region in the heart of Europe is a top location for globally active companies as Volkswagen, BMW, GLOBALFOUNDRIES, DHL, ESMC, BOSCH, and Infineon. Defence companies have also recognized this and are investing in Saxony.
It’s all about the people who are Saxony’s greatest asset. Because – Saxons are exceptionally bright. More than 94 % of Saxony’s workforce possess at least a university entrance qualification / completed vocational training (OECD average = 82 %).
Saxony’s transportation infrastructure is also efficient and solution-oriented – with its dense network of federal expressways, rail lines, three inland ports on the Elbe River, and two international airports. At Leipzig/Halle Airport, the logistics giant DHL provides 24/7 service year round at its European air cargo hub.
Vibrant industrial branches, dominated by small and medium-sized enterprises, form the backbone of the business location Saxony. Whether it’s “Autoland Saxony” or “Silicon Saxony,” clever ideas and intelligent solutions have given rise to strong and highly efficient industries that also contribute their specific expertise to the defense supply chain. As a leading automotive manufacturing hub, Saxony possesses expertise in assemblies for combat, infantry, and wheeled armored vehicles; armor for passenger cars, trucks, and heavy-duty transporters; lightweight construction; and alternative drive systems. As a long-established mechanical engineering hub, Saxony possesses expertise in automation solutions for assembly and testing, robotics, welding and laser technologies, casting and surface technologies, additive manufacturing, and materials testing. “Silicon Saxony” is Europe’s largest microelectronics hub. One in three chips produced in Europe is “Made in Saxony.” In addition to global players, startups also provide specialized expertise in hardware and software. Saxony offers solutions for automated driving, communication (5G/6G or satellite), and the digitization of military operations, as well as the automation of functional software testing. Companies in Saxony’s aerospace industry also possess expertise in military logistics, the conversion of aircraft into multi-role transport aircraft, oxygen and water systems for aircraft, drones, drone propulsion systems and components, satellite propulsion systems, and testing and engineering services with extensive test infrastructure and flight corridors for drones.
Saxony – this doesn’t just stand for business, dynamic growth, and industry. With a superb blend of a remarkable historical heritage, a wide range of cultural attractions, and great natural beauty – Germany’s number one travel destination for culture enthralls residents and tourists alike.
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